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LONGHAIR · 07-19-2008, 04:49 PM

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Seems that he really doesn't know much about trucks or just -that- truck because he says it has power disc brakes and clearly doesn't..

Most people that are not longtime "car guys" don't realize that "Disc" did not automatically mean "power" back in the day. Since they are all "power Disc" today.....they just assume.

My first car (69 Camaro SS/RS) had front discs, no power though.

I couldn't say exactly when GM didn't give you the option anymore though...70s sometime? If I had to guess, I would have thought that by '77 they would all have been power? Maybe the I6 has something to do with it?

Fraser Beatty · 07-19-2008, 04:53 PM

[QUOTE=SCOTI;2813332]No one's fighting w/you. I just added my experiences. QUOTE]

By saying I wasn't trying to start a fight I wasn't accusing anyone of being combative, I was merely saying I didn't want my opinion to open a heated discussion over what is correct to put in an ad and what isn't.

f.monroe · 07-19-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

Most people that are not longtime "car guys" don't realize that "Disc" did not automatically mean "power" back in the day. Since they are all "power Disc" today.....they just assume.

My first car (69 Camaro SS/RS) had front discs, no power though.

I couldn't say exactly when GM didn't give you the option anymore though...70s sometime? If I had to guess, I would have thought that by '77 they would all have been power? Maybe the I6 has something to do with it?

I bought a 79 or 80 Silverado that I used for the drivers side fender and rear quarter panel . It was a factory Manual brake truck and it was definitely a Silverado trimmed truck . I have seen 81 and up trucks that were manual brakes . I assume you only came across one of these when the truck was ordered and the owner checked off what they wanted .
Frank

f.monroe · 07-19-2008, 05:30 PM

If you are interested in this truck ,I would ask the following questions . Has the passenger side door or fender had any paintwork done . Especially the white portion . Are there any cracks in the dashpad ,any screws holding any of the trim on the truck , is there any tears in the drivers side of te seat ? I would ask this based on some info I heard , but I am not posting this as FACT , just hearsay . You might ask for specific pics . It is a nice looking truck and may very well be worth what he wants for it . I know it will take a good amount to buy my trucks as I tend to think the clean original trucks are on the rise price wise .
Frank

SCOTI · 07-19-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

I bought a 79 or 80 Silverado that I used for the drivers side fender and rear quarter panel . It was a factory Manual brake truck and it was definitely a Silverado trimmed truck . I have seen 81 and up trucks that were manual brakes . I assume you only came across one of these when the truck was ordered and the owner checked off what they wanted .
Frank

I used a non-power disc brake master cyl for an 80 model on my 67 years ago (circa 1990) when I swapped over to discs.

crawdadfox · 08-14-2008, 10:45 AM

I bought this truck 2 weeks ago. Allready have Porterbuilt Dropmember set up for the front, and Nate should have my Dropmember for the rear done next week! The truck will run Billet Specialties vintec dish wheels, 22x10 4'' backspace (the 12 bolt will be narrowed 2'' per side) with 285/35/22 Yokohama's and 22x8.5 fronts with 255/35/22's. The truck will be left as you see it , including the 6 banger! I Will post pictures of the carnage,( raised bed floor, etc...)

**N2TRUX** · 08-14-2008, 11:09 AM

Oh Wow! Thanks for dropping in and sharing. Take lots of pics and keep us posted...

killthewabbit · 08-14-2008, 11:30 AM

Welcome to the board, and post gazillions of pics...

Albatrossian · 08-14-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by f.monroe

I bought a 79 or 80 Silverado that I used for the drivers side fender and rear quarter panel . It was a factory Manual brake truck and it was definitely a Silverado trimmed truck . I have seen 81 and up trucks that were manual brakes . I assume you only came across one of these when the truck was ordered and the owner checked off what they wanted .
Frank

My 81 is a High Sierra and came with the L6 and manual brakes. More than likely the engine option has something to do with it. I don't think I'd want a rompin, stompin 454 and manual brakes!

**lolife99** · 08-14-2008, 11:59 AM

Hey Crawdad,... Glad to see you make it on the board. I was going to post a reply to this thread but you beat me to it. I think your Dropmember truck will be done before mine. Keep us up to date on all your progress. Keith. (Y2K,... I mean lolife99.) Also on a side note,.... I have 4" between the rearend backing plate and the bags. So 2" narrowing per side should be good.

**lolife99** · 08-14-2008, 12:05 PM

Look familiar?

crawdadfox · 08-14-2008, 01:05 PM

Yes it does, i think thats the day i set a new record for "cold beverage" consumption!!!! And the old F-85 still looks cool !

SCOTI · 08-14-2008, 01:15 PM

Gotta love 'em..... Who's f-85?

**lolife99** · 08-14-2008, 01:36 PM

crawdadfox's old F-85 from Goodguys Nashville in 2007.

72BlckButy · 08-15-2008, 03:22 PM

to the board from another Mid-MO trucker!

I've heard a lot about your F-85 and now your newest addition to the fleet from lolife99. What wheels are on the truck at it sits in your avatar?

Can't wait to see where this truck goes in the future, and good luck with the drop member install!

crawdadfox · 08-15-2008, 04:53 PM

Hey Nate, don't believe everything Keith say's about me!! The 87 A.K.A. "Copperhead" had a 5-6 drop with 20x8 Torque thrust w/ 4.5 backspace with Toyo 255/45/20 (29.1 X 10.1) and 20x10 T.T's with 3'' backspace with 295/40/20 rears.(29.2X11.7) I narrowed the rearend 2'' per side. I'm suprised tons of people dont do this mod, it looks killer with all that dish in the back!! I have an old chassis builder down here that cut's the housing's for $200.00 and a pair of Moser axle's are 275.00. So for right at 500.oo buck's you have something that catch's a whole lot of attension!! Any other question's let me know...Keith.

GKsport67 · 08-15-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

Hey Nate, don't believe everything Keith say's about me!! The 87 A.K.A. "Copperhead" had a 5-6 drop with 20x8 Torque thrust w/ 4.5 backspace with Toyo 255/45/20 (29.1 X 10.1) and 20x10 T.T's with 3'' backspace with 295/40/20 rears.(29.2X11.7) I narrowed the rearend 2'' per side. I'm suprised tons of people dont do this mod, it looks killer with all that dish in the back!! I have an old chassis builder down here that cut's the housing's for $200.00 and a pair of Moser axle's are 275.00. So for right at 500.oo buck's you have something that catch's a whole lot of attension!! Any other question's let me know...Keith.

We need some pics bruh!!! that thing looks wicked!!!

**N2TRUX** · 08-15-2008, 07:06 PM

crawdadfox- Did you have to mod your bed/tubs to make them fit?

crawdadfox · 08-15-2008, 08:17 PM

No, not at all !! It centered the 295 in the wheel tub perfectley,( with 2 inches taken off each side ) By the way i really dig your truck! I bought a car from Rich at Stoked Out and seen some pic's. of your truck there. Roger and crew done a kick a$$ job on your ramjet install!!!!

crawdadfox · 08-15-2008, 09:09 PM

Here's pics of Avatar.

**lolife99** · 08-15-2008, 10:14 PM

Man Crawdad,... I wish I could have seen that truck in person. Where did it go after you sold it? I know Ken (N2TRUX) has posted pics of it before.

**N2TRUX** · 08-15-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

No, not at all !! It centered the 295 in the wheel tub perfectley,( with 2 inches taken off each side ) By the way i really dig your truck! I bought a car from Rich at Stoked Out and seen some pic's. of your truck there. Roger and crew done a kick a$$ job on your ramjet install!!!!

Dang that square looks nice. Those deep dish wheels on the rear make me drool. I just wish A/R made a soft lip wheel to match in the front. Coy's does, but they don't offer the 3" backspace that's needed for that "look".

Was it the F-85 that you bought from Rich or something else?

Thanks for the props.Yeah, Roger and his crew do some awesome work. His eye for detail is amazing, and he knows just how much is needed to make a difference between so-so and sooo-sweet.

SCOTI · 08-16-2008, 02:10 AM

I've had 20's on my 74.

I've had 20x10's w/5" BS & Dunlop 295-40's that were dead even in the wheel well as well as 20x10's w/5.50" BS & Toyo Proxes 295-40's that were much closer to the inner wheel-tub wall.

I don't see how you were able to narrow the housing 2" per side & utilize 3.0" BS w/o interfering w/the wheel tubs. I couldn't squeeze my fingers between the tire sidewall & the tub wall w/the stock width rear housing & the 5.50" BS . . .....

crawdadfox · 08-16-2008, 02:44 AM

I bought a 61 LeSabre that was bagged w/ 20'' vintec's from Rich. the F-85 came from Ohio.

crawdadfox · 08-16-2008, 03:47 AM

I think the tub measured close to 14'' on the inside, and since the big diam. wheel/tire combo's don't have much sidewall bulge to deal with it worked fine! You got to remember, this truck was only lowered 6"" out back. On a bagged truck it would be a little tighter! B.T.W before i sold the tuck i did a 22/24 combo using Intro wheels. with a late model rear and 14 Baer brake's. I had to narrow that one about 4'' per side!(the late model rears are that much wider!!) the truck run's a 305/35/24 and that one still does not rub!!! Oh yeah the "new" truck will be here Sat. from AZ.

07-19-2008, 04:53 PM	#27
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: i want this truck! [QUOTE=SCOTI;2813332]No one's fighting w/you. I just added my experiences. QUOTE] By saying I wasn't trying to start a fight I wasn't accusing anyone of being combative, I was merely saying I didn't want my opinion to open a heated discussion over what is correct to put in an ad and what isn't. __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

07-19-2008, 05:30 PM	#29
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: i want this truck! If you are interested in this truck ,I would ask the following questions . Has the passenger side door or fender had any paintwork done . Especially the white portion . Are there any cracks in the dashpad ,any screws holding any of the trim on the truck , is there any tears in the drivers side of te seat ? I would ask this based on some info I heard , but I am not posting this as FACT , just hearsay . You might ask for specific pics . It is a nice looking truck and may very well be worth what he wants for it . I know it will take a good amount to buy my trucks as I tend to think the clean original trucks are on the rise price wise . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

08-14-2008, 10:45 AM	#31
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: i want this truck! I bought this truck 2 weeks ago. Allready have Porterbuilt Dropmember set up for the front, and Nate should have my Dropmember for the rear done next week! The truck will run Billet Specialties vintec dish wheels, 22x10 4'' backspace (the 12 bolt will be narrowed 2'' per side) with 285/35/22 Yokohama's and 22x8.5 fronts with 255/35/22's. The truck will be left as you see it , including the 6 banger! I Will post pictures of the carnage,( raised bed floor, etc...)

08-14-2008, 11:09 AM	#32
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: i want this truck! Oh Wow! Thanks for dropping in and sharing. Take lots of pics and keep us posted... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-14-2008, 11:30 AM	#33
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: i want this truck! Welcome to the board, and post gazillions of pics... __________________ -- Will

08-14-2008, 11:59 AM	#35
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: i want this truck! Hey Crawdad,... Glad to see you make it on the board. I was going to post a reply to this thread but you beat me to it. I think your Dropmember truck will be done before mine. Keep us up to date on all your progress. Keith. (Y2K,... I mean lolife99.) Also on a side note,.... I have 4" between the rearend backing plate and the bags. So 2" narrowing per side should be good. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 08-14-2008 at 12:02 PM.

08-14-2008, 12:05 PM	#36
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: i want this truck! Look familiar? Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-14-2008, 01:05 PM	#37
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: i want this truck! Yes it does, i think thats the day i set a new record for "cold beverage" consumption!!!! And the old F-85 still looks cool !

08-14-2008, 01:15 PM	#38
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: i want this truck! Gotta love 'em..... Who's f-85? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-14-2008, 01:36 PM	#39
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: i want this truck! crawdadfox's old F-85 from Goodguys Nashville in 2007. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-15-2008, 03:22 PM	#40
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: i want this truck! to the board from another Mid-MO trucker! I've heard a lot about your F-85 and now your newest addition to the fleet from lolife99. What wheels are on the truck at it sits in your avatar? Can't wait to see where this truck goes in the future, and good luck with the drop member install! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-15-2008, 04:53 PM	#41
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: i want this truck! Hey Nate, don't believe everything Keith say's about me!! The 87 A.K.A. "Copperhead" had a 5-6 drop with 20x8 Torque thrust w/ 4.5 backspace with Toyo 255/45/20 (29.1 X 10.1) and 20x10 T.T's with 3'' backspace with 295/40/20 rears.(29.2X11.7) I narrowed the rearend 2'' per side. I'm suprised tons of people dont do this mod, it looks killer with all that dish in the back!! I have an old chassis builder down here that cut's the housing's for $200.00 and a pair of Moser axle's are 275.00. So for right at 500.oo buck's you have something that catch's a whole lot of attension!! Any other question's let me know...Keith.

08-15-2008, 07:06 PM	#43
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: i want this truck! crawdadfox- Did you have to mod your bed/tubs to make them fit? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-15-2008, 08:17 PM	#44
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: i want this truck! No, not at all !! It centered the 295 in the wheel tub perfectley,( with 2 inches taken off each side ) By the way i really dig your truck! I bought a car from Rich at Stoked Out and seen some pic's. of your truck there. Roger and crew done a kick a$$ job on your ramjet install!!!!

08-15-2008, 09:09 PM	#45
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: i want this truck! Here's pics of Avatar. Attached Images



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08-15-2008, 10:14 PM	#46
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: i want this truck! Man Crawdad,... I wish I could have seen that truck in person. Where did it go after you sold it? I know Ken (N2TRUX) has posted pics of it before. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-16-2008, 02:10 AM	#48
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: i want this truck! I've had 20's on my 74. I've had 20x10's w/5" BS & Dunlop 295-40's that were dead even in the wheel well as well as 20x10's w/5.50" BS & Toyo Proxes 295-40's that were much closer to the inner wheel-tub wall. I don't see how you were able to narrow the housing 2" per side & utilize 3.0" BS w/o interfering w/the wheel tubs. I couldn't squeeze my fingers between the tire sidewall & the tub wall w/the stock width rear housing & the 5.50" BS . . ..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-16-2008, 02:44 AM	#49
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: i want this truck! I bought a 61 LeSabre that was bagged w/ 20'' vintec's from Rich. the F-85 came from Ohio.

08-16-2008, 03:47 AM	#50
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: i want this truck! I think the tub measured close to 14'' on the inside, and since the big diam. wheel/tire combo's don't have much sidewall bulge to deal with it worked fine! You got to remember, this truck was only lowered 6"" out back. On a bagged truck it would be a little tighter! B.T.W before i sold the tuck i did a 22/24 combo using Intro wheels. with a late model rear and 14 Baer brake's. I had to narrow that one about 4'' per side!(the late model rears are that much wider!!) the truck run's a 305/35/24 and that one still does not rub!!! Oh yeah the "new" truck will be here Sat. from AZ.

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